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involved in the care of a person. A meeting can help you to work out what’s best for everyone. You should have a family … the future, you might need more than one family meeting to work things out, or you might want to arrange regular … people from outside the family, such as doctors, health workers, friends and others you think are important. Group …Counselling for carers
your situation. They can provide strategies to help you work through your emotions. Carer Gateway provides free … in relation to your caring role. A trained counsellor will work with you to understand and help you explore your … will provide a safe space to explore specific issues and work together on the way forward. Carers can access six …Agreeing on flexible work arrangements
You should try to negotiate with your employer. Your workplace may have policies and processes to help find an answer that works for everyone. Carers and Employers program has … met fairly, you may be able to make a complaint at your workplace. You may be able to get support from a union …Working with hospital or health services
care for someone who has health problems, you will need to work with health services. … Working with hospital or health services …Magnolia’s story - caring for her grandmother
a lot for photoshoots, fashion shows and filming. I also work at ARDS Aboriginal Corporation, which runs creative … me to follow my dreams. She always encouraged me to work hard and is my number 1 supporter. She’s getting older … independent. On her good days when she feels well, I go to work but some days I stay home with her. I make sure she …Gary F's story
for his father, Len. Caring is not new to Gary, as he also works with WIRES, Australia’s largest wildlife rescue … rescuing and rehabbing native animals. Gary also works as a photographer and TV location assistant. Caring … Gary also helps with meals, transport, shopping, housework and supporting Len financially. Advice to other carers …Different stages in your caring role
care for, you start a routine of treatment and care. You work out what they need in health care and personal care, … yourself and for your other family and friends return to work or study Life after caring At some stage, your caring … care for as much as you do now. That could be because of work, financial pressures, your health or family situation, …Tracey's story
carer. 'The stress of juggling Jovie’s appointments around work, or re-scheduling my work for her appointments, was really difficult. We were not … page. 'I like seeing what other carers are doing and what works for them,' says Tracey. Through Carer Gateway, she …Kenny's story
During 2021 RJ was unwell and Kenny did a lot of his schoolwork from home so he could help care for his brother. 'If he … at risk,' she said. Eventually she accepted they needed to work together as a family, ‘working with them to show them the right way to help me’. …Support for LGBTI carers
Government has developed the Aged Care Diversity Framework to ensure all Australians have access to safe, quality, … same legal rights, both when you receive services and at work . You: have the right to be treated with respect and … and confidentiality can’t be discriminated against at work because you are a carer can ask for flexible working …